states. reported cases from the disease spread by mosquitoes went up 25% in the past week to almost 2,000. the cdc says 87 people have died so far. texas and michigan are two of the hardest-hit states. you can help protect yourself from west nile by using insect repellant with deet or removing standing water from your home. >>> a sonoma county supervisor is facing charges of felony battery after allegedly getting into a public fight in san diego. efrin carrillo was arrested about 2 a.m. on monday in san diego's gaslamp district. police say he was involved in a three-man fright that knocked one person unconscious. in a statement, carrillo wrote, quote, i was socializing with a group of friends when rowdies approached our group and harassed women in our group. i was trying to protect them. >>> an alcohol-free zone has been endorsed to encourage retailers to stop selling sweetened alcoholic beverages. >>> more to than half of all smartphone and computer users are saying no thanks. 54% of people